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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 41," what does the count want to know about Tadeshina's letter?
(a) What she left out of it.
(b) How she knew any of it was true.
(c) Who she sent it to.
(d) Why she would write it.

2. How does Tadeshina say she felt when she wrote the letter about Satoko's pregnancy?
(a) Vengeful.
(b) Confused.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Desperate.

3. At the beginning of "Chapter 39," how long has it been since Kiyoaki heard from Satoko?
(a) 15 days.
(b) 20 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 25 days.

4. When Kiyoaki confesses his affair to his father, what does he say about Satoko?
(a) That she left him a long time again.
(b) That she is at fault.
(c) That she is private.
(d) That she is his.

5. What fruit does Kiyoaki eat with Honda in "Chapter 28"?
(a) Watermelon.
(b) Blueberries.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Lemons.

6. In "Chapter 52," what symptom does Kiyoaki suffer from?
(a) A sore throat.
(b) A fever.
(c) A rash.
(d) A cough.

7. What does the senior nun tell Honda in "Chapter 54"?
(a) About Buddhism.
(b) What he has to do to see Satoko.
(c) Her life story.
(d) How he has done wrong.

8. In "Chapter 27," what does Satoko do when Kiyoaki tries to kiss her the first time?
(a) She leaves.
(b) She tells him no.
(c) She agrees.
(d) She laughs at him.

9. In "Chapter 34," what does Satoko tell Honda she feels instead of shame about her affair?
(a) She feels ugly.
(b) She feels pure.
(c) She feels tainted.
(d) She feels confused.

10. In "Chapter 31," what is said to reveal the spirits of the Siamese princes?
(a) The sun.
(b) The rain.
(c) The moon.
(d) The clouds.

11. How do Chao P's fellow students feel about him before he leaves for Siam?
(a) They laugh at him.
(b) They don't care.
(c) Most don't reveal their feelings.
(d) They are sad to see him leave.

12. How does Kiyoaki feel when he first thinks about attending college?
(a) Troubled.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Relieved.

13. What does Honda do when he finally meets with the senior nun?
(a) He asks about Satoko.
(b) He asks for forgiveness.
(c) He begs on behalf of Kiyoaki.
(d) He is unable to speak.

14. Why does Kiyoaki's father blame himself for Kiyoaki and Satoko's affair?
(a) Because he pressured his son to get involved with a woman.
(b) Because he let Kiyoaki go out alone with Satoko.
(c) Because he had Satoko's father care for Kiyoaki.
(d) Because he never taught Kiyoaki morals.

15. What does the Abbess tell Satoko about taking her vows in "Chapter 46"?
(a) That she isn't ready.
(b) That she will be pure again.
(c) That she'll have to leave her family.
(d) That she won't be able to see Kiyoaki again.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 28," why does Kiyoaki say he can't marry Satoko?

2. In "Chapter 45," why does Satoko's father wear a disguise?

3. Why does Honda's father have him watch trials in courtrooms?

4. What does the countess talk to Satoko about at Gesshu Monastery in "Chapter 47"?

5. When Kiyoaki looks at the Ayakura mansion in "Chapter 39," what does he note?

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